Des Moines Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible

Free towing throughout Des Moines

Towing is always free. A licensed operator comes to your home, workplace or storage lot in Des Moines at a time you agree on.

Coordinators cover Des Moines and the surrounding area, including Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Iowa City.

Running or not: what qualifies in Des Moines

Condition is rarely the deciding factor. Vehicles from Des Moines arrive running, barely running and not running at all, and all three are useful.

Mechanical failure, missing parts and cosmetic damage are all common. Describe the vehicle honestly on the form and the coordinator will tell you exactly what to expect.

How donating a car in Des Moines works

Nothing about the Des Moines process is complicated, and nothing costs you money.

• Tell us about the vehicle — the short form takes about 60 seconds, or call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator will take the details by phone.
• Schedule free pickup — a coordinator calls to arrange towing at a time that suits you, wherever the vehicle sits in Des Moines.
• Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

Veterans Care Charity and your Des Moines donation

Veterans Car Donation is the vehicle-donation program of Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, NV.

Proceeds from vehicles donated in Des Moines support the charity's outreach for homeless and struggling veterans — meals, warm clothing and shelter assistance.

"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."